Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss Drag Races The LTZ Z71

Compare the performance of two trims on the same model.

The Chevrolet Silverado 150 is available in many configurations. These range from a basic work truck to the high-end High Country. A Fast Lane Truck shows two versions of this truck, each with very different uses. The LT Trail Boss is a truck that is designed for off-roading. It has features such as a raised suspension. The LTZ, on the other hand, offers more amenities. They both come in roughly the same price so it comes down to the buyer’s preference.

The 5.3-liter V8 engine produces 355 horsepower (265 Kilowatts) as well as 383 pound-feet (518 Newton meters) of torque. The Trail Boss is equipped with a 5.3-liter V8. This engine produces 355 horsepower (265 kilowatts) and 383 pound-feet (518 Newton-meters) of torque. A 10-speed automatic The LTZ comes with an eight-speed automatic, You might think that the pickup with more gears would be faster, despite the fact that they have the same powerplant and transmissions. The Fast Lane Truck This is how it works.

Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss Drag Races The LTZ Z71

These trucks have very different tires, in addition to having different gearboxes. The LTZ features 20-inch wheels and rubber that can be used on- or off-road. Trail Boss is able to ride on 18-inch wheels. The tires are a knobby tread pattern that allows for crawling along the asphalt.

Two drag races show that LTZ is faster than the other pair. The Trail Boss driver was slow to the finish in the first race. However, it looks fair in the second race. The truck that is more off-road-oriented ends up slightly behind its luxurious counterpart.

The Fast Lane Truck also tests the pickups for fuel economy. It appears that the route is mainly on city streets. The LTZ wins again, offering slightly more mileage.